During practices in Baltimore, Kruger went up against tackles Bryant McKinnie, Michael Oher and Kelechi Osemele.

“We had a few [good battles] the past two years,” McKinnie said. “We’re about to have another one this weekend.”

Added Oher: “We came in together [in 2009]. I practiced against him for four years. I’m sure it will be a lot of fun.”

Vensel writes how Kruger recorded 7.5 sacks in the Ravens final eight regular season games and had a stretch of five straight games with at least one sack. Kruger had 4.5 more sacks in the playoffs, including two in the Super Bowl.

Flacco told reporters that he hopes to shake off Kruger if he gets to him.

“But it will be funny lining up against Paul. He’s been here since my second year, so it will be a little interesting lining up against him and seeing what he’s got.”

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